What God Can Do with All I Have? | Bro. Chris
Christ Church Memphis
English - October 10, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsChristianity Religion & Spirituality Spirituality memphis christ church memphis shane stanford chris carter maxie dunnam we believe in memphis christ church wesleyan Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Series: Above & Beyond
Part I: What God Can Do with All I Have?
Sermon by: Bro. Chris Carter
Scripture: John 6:1-14
In the inaugural sermon of our "Above and Beyond" series, Bro. Chris Carter delves into the profound message behind the miraculous feeding of the 5,000 from the book of John, chapter 6. While the story is familiar, Bro. Chris challenges us to see beyond the surface and recognize that it's about more than just the multiplication of bread and fish. He encourages us to view this event as a testament to God's nature and a call to trust in His abundance.
The sermon explores how Jesus tested Philip and Andrew not to tempt them but to reveal their understanding of Him. Philip and Andrew's initial hopelessness in the face of an enormous task reflects the human tendency to focus on our limitations. However, Jesus shows that when we yield what we have to Him, He can multiply it beyond our expectations.
The sermon reinforces the idea that life often presents challenges beyond our capacity, debunking the notion that "God will never give us more than we can handle." Instead, it suggests that God allows us to face overwhelming situations to teach us reliance on Him. Just as Jesus gave Philip more than he could handle, He invites us to trust in His transformative power.
In closing, Bro. Chris encourages us to yield our resources and challenges to Jesus, trusting that He can do something new and creative with them. By doing so, we discover the beauty of stewardship and learn to see our limitations as opportunities for God's abundance to shine through.